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Lynn “Half Pint” Powelson Sr. Lunch is served Monday through Friday each week. Reservations are required by 9
am for lunch by calling the The Center at 740-454-9761. There is a suggested dona-
tion of $3.00 for lunch. Menu is subject to change without notice.
He was a member of Conesville Friday, July 24 Tuesday, August 4
United Methodist Church and enjoyed FISH SANDWICH, TATER TOTS, COTTAGE CHEESE, PINEAPPLE,
spending time listening to his CB ra- BUTTERED BEETS, ORANGE TOMATO/CUCUMBER SALAD
dio.
On March 27, 1970, Lynn married Monday, July 27 Wednesday, August 5
Patricia (Buckmaster) Powelson, who CABBAGE ROLL, MASHED SLOPPY JOE CASSEROLE,
survives. POTATOES, GREEN BEANS, TOSSED SALAD, BROCCOLI,
In addition to his wife, he is survived TROPICAL FRUIT PEACHES
by his children, Lynn (Crystal) Pow- Tuesday, July 28
elson Jr. of Coshocton, Amy (Kevin) TURKEY, SWEET POTATO TOTS, LIMA Thursday, August 6
Spiker of Dresden, and Scott (Andrea) BEANS, MIXED FRUIT SMOKED SAUSAGE, AU GRATIN
Powelson of Coshocton; grandchil- POTATOES, BUTTERED CABBAGE
dren, Baylie Powelson, Logan Spiker, Wednesday, July 29 TROPICAL FRUIT
Cory Powelson, Blake Carroll, Chase ROAST BEEF HOAGIE, POTATO
Carroll, Cody Cox, and Allison Cox; 11 SALAD, MANDARIN ORANGES
great-grandchildren; his sister, Loretta Thursday, July 30 Bonnie Longaberger
(Richard) Hanson of Tucson, Arizona; MEXICAN DIP, TORTILLA CHIPS Senior Center
and several nieces, nephews, and ex- CORN, APPLESAUCE, BANANA 1348 Main Street, Dresden
Lynn “Half Pint” Powelson Sr., 82, of tended family members. Friday, July 31 The Center
Conesville, passed away on Saturday, In addition to his parents, Lynn was CHEF SALAD W/ HAM, COLESLAW, 160 N. 4th Street, Zanesville
July 11, 2026, at Riverside Methodist preceded in death by his father-in-law GRAPES, MUFFIN
Hospital in Columbus. He was born on and mother-in-law, Clyde and Betty
September 24, 1943, in Coshocton, (Walker) Buckmaster. Monday, August 3
Ohio, to the late Eldon Joseph and Ev- Calling hours were held at the Miller CHICKEN, CHEESY GARLIC MASHED, ADVERTISE IN THE BUZZ.
elyn Pauline (Balo) Powelson. Funeral Home, 639 Main St., Coshoc- POTATOES, PEAS & CARROTS, 740-270-2408
Lynn graduated from Jefferson High ton, OH 43812 on Monday, July 20, FRUIT MIX
School in 1961. He worked in the coal 2026 from 11:00am - 1:00pm with
mines of New Mexico and Colorado funeral services beginning at 1:00pm
for many years before returning to with Rev. Jeff Chapin officiating. A cre- MU Launches New Master of
Coshocton. After moving back home, mation followed.
he owned and operated Dresden Auto An online memorial is located at Science in Nursing: Leadership and
and Truck Repair before working as www.themillerfuneralhome.com
a field mechanic for Williams Paving Education Program SUBMITTED
and The Olen Corporation for many
years before retiring. Muskingum University is expanding Education program. This program is
its commitment to healthcare educa- one of very few in Ohio that combines
Darliss D. Mock tion with the launch of a new Master both leadership and education into
a single program, designed to pre-
of Science in Nursing: Leadership and
pare nurses for advanced leadership,
teaching, and professional growth op-
Darliss D. Mock, 90, of Frazeysburg, Don’t let the nickname, “Sugar portunities in today’s evolving health-
Ohio, joined her husband, Philip, and Babe” fool you. Darliss was tough care environment.
her twin sister, Donna, in heaven late as nails, a hard worker, a two-time The fully online graduate program
Monday evening, July 6, 2026, at the breast cancer survivor, and the most is designed for working nurses seek-
farmhouse, surrounded by her devot- compassionate person you’ve ever ing to advance their careers while
ed daughters and their families. met. She and Phil had four daughters continuing to serve their communi-
Born March 25, 1936, in Smithville, within the first five years of their mar- ties and healthcare organizations.
West Virginia, she was a daughter of riage. Darliss assisted with the family Through coursework focused on nurs-
the late Charles Edward & Edith Re- dairy farm, cooked for the summer ing leadership, education, communi-
becca (Dye) Barr, and a 1954 Grad- hay helpers, and managed their large cation, and evidence-based practice,
uate of New Concord High School. vegetable garden. She was known for students will gain the skills needed
Lovingly referred to as “Sugar Babe” her amazing pies, hosting family hol- to lead teams, educate future nurses,
by her husband and those who knew idays and serving homemade meals. and help shape the future of health-
her well, she was a member of the Darliss and Phil raised their girls in a care delivery.
Frazeysburg United Methodist Church, loving Christian home, instilling strong “Muskingum’s new MSN in Lead-
now known as Frazeysburg Christian work ethics and always putting others ership and Education reflects our
Church, for more than 60 years. Dar- needs first. She truly enjoyed serving commitment to preparing nurses for
liss was a past member of Richvale others. What Darliss loved the most the next stage of their careers and
Grange, the Muskingum County Po- was her family and she cherished ev- meeting critical workforce needs in
mona Grange, and a ladies’ Eureka Club. ery moment she spent with them. healthcare,” said Dr. Paul Szalay, In-
Darliss and her identical twin, Don- terim Provost. “This program will help
na, raised their families several states students grow as educators and lead-
and sometimes countries apart. After ers while strengthening the health-
Phil’s death, Donna moved to the care systems and communities they
family farm where the twins enjoyed serve.”
living together and caring for each The launch of the MSN: Leader-
other for the last ten years, until Don- ship and Education program reflects
na’s passing merely nine months ago. Muskingum University’s continued
They always dressed alike and went investment in addressing critical
everywhere together, often becoming healthcare workforce needs through
the center of attention. accessible, high-quality graduate ed-
Surviving are her four daughters, ucation. As healthcare organizations
Becky (Randy) Vansickle of Dresden, and nursing programs continue to
Brenda (Larry) Clemens of Viera, Flor- face growing demand for experienced
ida, Beverly Andrews of Frazeysburg nurse leaders and educators, the
and MaryBeth (Edwardo) Sanchez of program aims to help nurses expand
Apollo Beach, Florida; nine grandchil- their impact both in clinical settings
dren, Steve (Sommer) Vansickle, Stac- and educational environments.
ey (Matt) Summerfield, Michaela Cle- “Muskingum University is proud to
mens, Joshua (Jala) Clemens, Mandy expand its healthcare education of-
Andrews, Bryan (Emily) Andrews, ferings through the introduction of
Christy (Jesse) Botello, Raechel (An- the MSN in Leadership & Education,”
drew) Fitzpatrick, and Alec Sanchez; said Joseph C. Shaeffer, DNP, RN, Di-
fourteen great grandchildren and sev- rector & Chair of Nursing Programs.
eral nieces and nephews. “This program is designed to empow-
In addition to her parents, Darliss er nurses to lead with confidence, ed-
was preceded in death by the love ucate with purpose, and help shape
of her life, Philip H. Mock whom she the future of healthcare delivery. By
married April 24, 1960, and who died investing in advanced nursing edu-
October 22, 2015; her twin sister, cation, Muskingum is helping build
Donna Barr Melrose and a brother, stronger healthcare systems and cre-
James Everett Barr. ating new pathways for professional
Family and friends visited from 1pm growth and community impact.”
to 4pm on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Students in the program will en-
Frazeysburg Christian Church, 87 W. gage with experienced faculty and
2nd Street, Frazeysburg, OH 43822. complete practical coursework that
Funeral services were officiated by emphasizes leadership development,
Pastor Sidney Davis immediately fol- healthcare innovation, curriculum
lowing visitation hours. and instruction, collaboration, and
Darliss was laid to rest beside her patient-centered care. The flexible on-
beloved husband at Zanesville Memo- line format allows students to balance
rial Park on Friday, July 17, 2026, at graduate education with professional
11:00 A.M. and personal responsibilities.
Memorial contributions may be The program is expected to serve
made to Frazeysburg Christian nurses across Ohio and beyond who
Church, 87 W. 2nd Street, Frazeys- are seeking a flexible pathway to ca-
burg, OH 43822 or Genesis Hospice reer advancement and opportunities
Care, 713 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, in nursing leadership, staff develop-
OH 43701. ment, clinical education, and aca-
demic instruction.
Applications for the Master of Sci-
ence in Nursing: Leadership and Edu-
Gospel Sings cation program are now being accept-
ed. For more information, visit www.
muskingum.edu/gal/master-sci-
July 31 - New Hope ence-nursing.
Aug. 7 - First Baptist Church Dresden
Aug. 21 - First Baptist Church Dresden
Aug. 28 - First Baptist Church Dresden
All Gospel Sings start at 7pm.
For questions call Mary Lee at 740-624-3985
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